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More Than 100 Arrests Made in Missouri-led Multi-State Human Trafficking Operation

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says his office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol have led a 12-state human trafficking operation that has resulted in 102 arrests and the rescue of 47 victims and sex workers, including two minors. Schmitt’s office details the operation in this edited press release : Operation United Front entailed simultaneous […]

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All Clear Given at Gateway Arch in St. Louis After Suspicious Package Scare

Streets around the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis had be to shut down for awhile Friday morning after a suspicious package was found near the monument. Police advised pedestrians and vehicles to avoid the area. Officers gave the all clear just before 9 a.m., saying the investigation into the package revealed no bomb or […]

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Springfield-Greene County Health Department Starts “Finish Strong 417 Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign” for COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says 54% of all eligible residents in Greene County are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In an effort to increase vaccination rates, the health department and the city of Springfield are starting the “Finish Strong 417: Neighbor to Neighbor” vaccine outreach campaign. The health department announced details of the campaign […]

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Iowa Man Drowns at Lake of the Ozarks

Another drowning at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Highway Patrol says 50 year old Chris Oliver of Indianola, Iowa fell into the water as he attempted to step from a boat to a dock. He never resurfaced. Troop F says this is the 12th drowning for the year at the Lake of the Ozarks […]

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Greene County Issues Warrant For Sex Offender

The Greene County Sheriff has issued an arrest warrant for a convicted sex offender. Sheriff Jim Arnott says 56 year old Joseph Rempe is wanted for a probation violation for failing to register as a sex offender. Sheriff Arnott says Rempe has failed to follow the conditions of his probation and lived near Pipkin Middle […]

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Two People Voted Twice in the Election

The Missouri Secretary of State says an investigation by his office found two people voted at least twice during the 2020 general election. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said two people voted in person in St. Charles County and also sent in mail-in ballots to Florida. Ashcroft referred findings to the St. Charles County prosecutor […]

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Boone County deputies request your help in finding whereabouts of high-profile murder suspect

Story by Brian Hauswirth, 93.9 The Eagle Boone County sheriff’s deputies say the long-term boyfriend of a Fulton teacher has now been charged for the murders of her and her 11-year-old daughter near Columbia. 45-year-old JT McLean, who has several aliases, is charged with two counts of first degree murder. He has not been captured, […]

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(AUDIO): COLUMBIA SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSSES CRT AND MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL’S MASK-RELATED LAWSUIT

Story by Brian Hauswirth, 93.9 The Eagle New Columbia Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood joined “Wake Up Columbia” live Wednesday morning to discuss critical race theory and the Missouri attorney general’s lawsuit against the mask mandate. Dr. Yearwood also addressed the first day of school, and the district’s shortage of bus drivers Click below to hear […]

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Happy National Dog Day

Give your pooch a little extra love today and post a picture on the Kevin and Liz Show Facebook page.

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Owner of Restaurants Charged

The owner of several Mexican restaurants in the area and Mid-west is among nineteen defendants charged in a federal racketeering conspiracy to hire undocumented workers from Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador. 51 year old Jose Luis Bravo of Claremore, Oklahoma is identified as the leader of the enterprise known as Specialty Foods LLC. Homeland Security […]